Dell Inspiron 300m Palm Rest Removing Guide
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE: Read the instructions in
General Safety Guidelines for Working with Notebook Computers.1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the keyboard. (See details in
Keyboard Removing Guide )
3. Turn the computer over, and remove the three M2 x 4-mm screws from the bottom of the computer.
4. Turn the computer over, and open the display.
5. Remove the six M2 x 4-mm screws on the palm rest.
6. Lift up and rotate the palm rest forward.
7. Lift the ZIF connector, and disconnect the palm-rest flex cable from its ZIF connector on the system board.
8. Lift the palm rest up and out of the computer.